| Reinhardt | |
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| "Justice Will Be Done." | |
Real Name |
Reinhardt Wilhelm |
Age |
61 |
Occupation |
Adventurer |
Affiliation |
Overwatch (formerly) |
Role |
Tank |
Health |
300 (Open queue) 450 (Role queue) |
Armor |
200 |
Reinhardt is a Tank hero in Overwatch.
Summary
Reinhardt is a powerful Tank. His iconic ability Barrier Field allows him to shield allies and defend objectives, while his melee Rocket Hammer makes him a threat at close range. Charge allows him to charge and pin enemies, further enabling him to push and harass the frontline.
Official tips
- Reinhardt is a durable tank, using his Barrier Field to provide cover for teammates.
- The Rocket Hammer swings through all enemies in front of Reinhardt.
- Use Fire Strike to damage enemies at range.
Abilities
| Ability | Icon | Description |
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| Rocket Hammer | 
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Reinhardt’s Rocket Hammer is an exemplary melee weapon, able to deal punishing damage in a wide arc with every swing. |
| Barrier Field | 
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Reinhardt projects a broad, forward-facing energy shield, which can absorb substantial damage before it is destroyed. Though Reinhardt can protect himself and his companions behind the shield, he cannot attack while sustaining it. |
| Charge | 
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Reinhardt charges forth in a straight line, grabbing hold of enemies in his path. If he collides with a wall, foes he’s carrying suffer extreme damage. |
| Fire Strike | 
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By whipping his Rocket Hammer forward, Reinhardt slings a flaming projectile which pierces and damages any enemies it touches. |
| Earthshatter (Ultimate ability) |
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Reinhardt forcefully slams his rocket hammer into the ground, knocking down and damaging all enemies in front of him. |
Strategy
While Reinhardt is extremely slow, you can use his Charge ability to close the gap between you and your enemy(s).
It's also not uncommon for Reinhardt to play a an unofficial "Support" role. Many players use his Barrier Field ability to advance their teammates, this way they do not need to worry about frontal attacks.
Story
Reinhardt Wilhelm styles himself as a champion of a bygone age, who lives by the knightly codes of valor, justice, and courage.
Reinhardt during the Omnic Crisis
Over thirty years ago, Overwatch was founded to counter the threat of the robot uprisings around the world. Reinhardt, a highly decorated German soldier, was inducted as part of the original Overwatch strike team that put an end to the Omnic Crisis. After the conflict's resolution, Overwatch grew into a global institution, keeping the peace in a war-torn world. Reinhardt proved himself to be one of its most stalwart champions.
Reinhardt's unique ethics and larger-than-life persona earned the admiration of his peers and superiors alike. Never afraid to speak his mind, he was Overwatch's most vocal supporter and, when necessary, its harshest critic, providing a constant reminder that Overwatch was meant to be a force for good.
Having served into his late fifties, Reinhardt was faced with mandatory retirement from combat operations. Despondent about being removed from active duty, Reinhardt feared that his days of purpose and glory had ended. As times grew darker and Overwatch came under suspicion of corruption and sedition, Reinhardt could only watch as the cause he had dedicated his life to defending surrendered in disgrace.[1]
One year prior to its disbandanment, Overwatch's Swiss headquarters was destroyed, apparently killing John Morrison in the blast. Reinhardt spoke fondly of his former commander at his memorial service.[2]
Though Overwatch was eventually disbanded, Reinhardt was not content to sit idly by while the world fell to disorder. Once again donning his Crusader armor, he has vowed to fight for justice across Europe like a knight of old, defending the innocent and winning hearts and minds with the promise of better days to come.[1] At some point he was present in King's Row, where he protected omnics and their sympathizers from rioters.[3]
Reinhardt Gameplay Videos
Trivia
- Chris Metzen has described Reinhardt as "kinda a Don Quixote.[4]
- Reinhardt will appear in Overwatch: The Omnic Crisis.[5]
- Reinhardt's armor bears similarities to CMC armor in Blizzard's StarCraft universe, possessing a similar hydraulic and exhaust system.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Reinhardt, Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed on 2015-02-15
- ↑ 2015-07-07, Fading Glory: On the Trail of Jack Morrison. Blizzard Entertainment, accessed on 2015-08-24
- ↑ 2015-12-18, Overwatch Theatrical Teaser | "We Are Overwatch". YouTube, accessed on 2015-12-19
- ↑ 2014-11-24, BlizzCon 2014 – Overwatch Unveiled Panel Transcript. Blizzplanet, accessed on 2015-03-08
- ↑ 2015-07-10, SDCC 2015 – Overwatch: The Omnic Crisis Graphic Novel. Blizzplanet, accessed on 2015-07-26
External links
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